My application to join the UK Armed Forces.

Having just recently applied for a role as a Soldier in the UK Armed forces, I'd be willing to step foot on the ground to protect the people of the
Middle East, as well as the brothers and sisters already serving.

However, I'm worried that hearing voices will stop me from being eligible despite the fact the voices do no control how I act.
Any Armed Force vets on ATS have any information or advice for me in that respect would be much appreciated.

I'd love to serve my Queen & Country.

I've heard the voices since I was 4 yrs old and it's never stopped me from working before...

I know this is a different job altogether from my previous employment.

I have no qualifications...
But that doesn't hinder my chances.
& I wanted to join as a Soldier in any case, even if I had qualifications.

I expect to hear back about my application in a couple of weeks, then I'll have to go for a 2 day physical & mental training course.
I'm quite excited.

I'd really appreciate any input from vets who have served and also current serving members of the Armed Forces.

I've never served, so i will not be much help at all here, lol. That said, i wish you all the best, and don't give up if they decline you for the
reasons you stated. You could possibly sign up for another position if they do decline your application though. It may be worth discussing during your
checkups and courses.

However, I'm worried that hearing voices will stop me from being eligible despite the fact the voices do no control how I act.

Yet.

The stress of combat may change that in a very sudden and dangerous way. If/when you get that straightened out, go for it. I applaud you for wanting
to serve your country, but you don't want to potentially endanger your fellow soldiers.

You need to get some treatment for those voices of yours...and never mind soldiering......
I agree those voices may turn very nasty later on in a combat role......
I believe you will be barred from service .....the psyche part of the testing will find you out......
but I could be wrong and you are just what they are looking for ......
either way, I think combat will not be good for your subsequent mental health.....

Chances are you''ll be barred as stress will exacerbate any mental condition and giving a guy who hears voices in their head a gun is a recipe for
blue on blue. However you have to remember it's to protect those serving alongside you, and yourself. Any attempt to hide it will get you thrown out
and barred straight away.

As far as I am aware, hearing voices is only considered a mental health issue if those voices tell you to do negative things. The criteria changed
about 10 years back, so mediums and psychics weren't unfairly labelled.

I can't recall the name of the diagnostic manual the uk psychiatrist use, but you should be able to find it on line and check my memory.

If I am correct I guess it is all down to how much information you have put in your application along with what is written in your medical file. Only
you know the answer to that.

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